Originally Posted by
rossmacd
I would buy another ticket, and then claim it from BA after the fact when the dust has settled. Failing that, I would claim both tickets (original and replacement) from my employer.
For Hilton, I would just give them another CC
I was able to blag the ticket and indeed swap cards for the Hilton. I think you misunderstand - no one is going to die in a ditch over this, or even get stranded hotel less somewhere, but it is a hassle. And an avoidable one at that.